Dryer Operator: Food Production | Growth & Benefits

Biospringer; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Affordable benefits starting on day 1

12 paid holidays

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Lesaffre's Biospringer team in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Dryer Operator to manage and monitor spray drying equipment, ensuring finished product specifications and safety compliance. The role runs 6 AM–6 PM on a rotating schedule, with opportunities to train across departments to meet customer needs.

You will support quality controls, sanitation, and safe operation of the dryer and packing lines, contributing to efficient production and product integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 3 years minimum of experience in similar position.
• Ability to follow instructions, learn and ask questions.
• Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills.
• Ability to manage time and plan ahead.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence.
• Forklift certified required.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow safety, GMP, food safety, and other rules or policies.
• Perform sanitation on equipment, infrastructure, grounds, and other areas.
• Monitor quality assurance controls during production; record data.
• Operate packing line safely and efficiently.
• Inspect dryer infrastructure and notify maintenance when needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting of equipment and process problems.
• Notify Supervisor of equipment failures and major process problems.
• Train and work in other departments as needed; cover shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift certified

Time management

Team collaboration

Instruction comprehension

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Lesaffre's Biospringer team in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Dryer Operator to manage and monitor spray drying equipment, ensuring finished product specifications and safety compliance. The role runs 6 AM–6 PM on a rotating schedule, with opportunities to train across departments to meet customer needs.

You will support quality controls, sanitation, and safe operation of the dryer and packing lines, contributing to efficient production and product integrity.